Give Back Careers Program

Program Type: One-on-one coaching and mentorship for youth

Geographic Scope: Multiple states including California, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, and Washington

Target Population:

• Ages 13-16 years old, or in 8th, 9th, or 10th grade
• Foster youth and financially vulnerable students
• Students facing significant adversities including: child abuse and neglect, homelessness, parental incarceration, or four or more Adverse Childhood Experiences
• Open to applicants struggling with any kind of adversity

Focus Areas: Built on three curriculum pillars:

• Economic Stability: Guiding students toward career paths aligned with their interests and strengths
• Resiliency: Building ability to bounce back from adversity and maintaining growth mindset
• Relational Wealth: Developing intentional and authentic relationships for guidance, connection, and support

Program Components:

• One-on-One Coaching: Professionally trained coaches meet with scholars approximately once every two weeks, with additional communication via chat, phone, text, and email
• Student Action Planning: Helping youth set and track personal, educational, and career goals with regular progress check-ins and quarterly plan updates
• Scholar Saturdays: Monthly workshops (in-person and virtual) during the school year teaching evidence-based skills for building economic stability, resilience, and relational wealth

Support Areas: Helping students get into college, community college, or trade school

Additional Support: Scholar Support Center available many nights and weekends; appointment booking available

Application Process

Eligibility Requirements:

• Ages 13-16 years old OR in 8th, 9th, or 10th grade
• Applicants should be facing significant adversities (child abuse, neglect, homelessness, parental incarceration, or 4+ ACEs), but all struggling with adversity encouraged to apply

Application Steps:

1. Complete Student Interest Form - Initial expression of interest
   • Provides contact information for program outreach
   • Does not obligate applicant to program
   • Confidential; information not sold or shared
2. Receive Application & Forms - Applicant will be contacted via email with formal application and supporting forms
3. Submit Scholar Application - Complete the formal application through the online portal
   • Verify personal information (first name, last name, date of birth)
   • Confirm contact and account information
   • Complete verification process

Support Available:

• Scholar Support Center available to assist with application
• Book appointment for support working through application steps
• Phone support: 888.383.9877 (press 1 at prompt)
• Hours: Many nights and weekends

Application Portal: Online form-based application system with verification requirements